County FMR · HUD FY2026

LaPorte County Fair Market Rent

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for LaPorte County, IN - 1% below the US average.

$953
1-bedroom FMR
$1,152
2-bedroom FMR
+11.2%
YoY change
-1%
vs US avg

The verdict

LaPorte is the 26th most expensive of 92 counties in Indiana by 2-bedroom FMR; nationally it ranks #1,132 most expensive of 3,145 HUD counties; rent here has climbed 11.2% since FY 2025, a sharp move relative to most counties.

#1,132
most expensive of 3,145 US counties (2BR)
#26
most expensive of 92 in Indiana (2BR)
+8%
vs the state average
$38,120
income to afford it (30% rule)

General and Operations Managers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (10.5%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (40.4%).

FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for LaPorte County, IN. Verify with HUD →

The Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in LaPorte County, Indiana is $953 per month in FY 2026, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). A 2-bedroom costs $1,152/mo and a studio is $874/mo. This is 1% lower than the national average of $959 and 8% above the Indiana average of $882.

Rent increased11.2% from FY 2025 ($857), outpacing inflation. Under the 30% rule, affordability starts near $38,120/year for a 1-bedroom.

FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Indiana. Population: 112,215. Population has held roughly steady over the past five years (+1.4%, Census ACS). That's in line with Indiana's statewide growth of +2.6% over the same period.

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Area LAPORTE·COUNTY·IN·IN

LaPorte County, IN: $953/mo 1BR · #1132 of 3145 counties (2BR) · FY2026

  • FMR-AREA IN
  • 1BR-FMR $953
  • 2BR-FMR $1,152
  • RANK-MID #1,132
  • YOY-SURGE +11.2%
  • VSUS-NEAR -1%
  • VS-ST-HIGH +8% IN
  • INC-ROOM 16%
  • POP-MID 112K
  • PHOTO-NEAR Marion County
  • VOUCH-90-110 $858–$1,048
  • FY-2026 FY2026

Photo-finish peer: Marion ($314 1BR gap)

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Fair Market Rents (2026)

Studio
State avg: $816 · US avg: $893
$874/mo
↑ 22.9% YoY +7% vs state -2% vs US
1 Bedroom
State avg: $882 · US avg: $959
$953/mo
↑ 11.2% YoY +8% vs state -1% vs US
2 Bedroom
State avg: $1,096 · US avg: $1,175
$1,152/mo
↑ 11.2% YoY +5% vs state -2% vs US
3 Bedroom
State avg: $1,391 · US avg: $1,525
$1,454/mo
↑ 10.9% YoY +5% vs state -5% vs US
4 Bedroom
State avg: $1,590 · US avg: $1,756
$1,680/mo
↑ 10.9% YoY +6% vs state -4% vs US

Year-over-Year Comparison

Bedrooms FY 2025 FY 2026 Change
Studio $711
$874
+$163 (+22.9%)
1 Bedroom $857
$953
+$96 (+11.2%)
2 Bedroom $1,036
$1,152
+$116 (+11.2%)
3 Bedroom $1,311
$1,454
+$143 (+10.9%)
4 Bedroom $1,515
$1,680
+$165 (+10.9%)

Rent Burden Analysis

How much of household income goes to rent in LaPorte County. The 30% threshold indicates cost burden.

Studio
14.9%
Affordable
Need $34,960/yr for 30% rule
1 Bedroom
16.2%
Affordable
Need $38,120/yr for 30% rule
2 Bedroom
19.6%
Affordable
Need $46,080/yr for 30% rule
3 Bedroom
24.8%
Affordable
Need $58,160/yr for 30% rule
4 Bedroom
28.6%
Affordable
Need $67,200/yr for 30% rule
How we calculate this

Rent burden = (FMR × 12) ÷ county median household income. Required income = (FMR × 12) ÷ 0.3, the federal 30%-of-gross-income rule HUD uses to define cost burden. Median household income is from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey; FMR is from HUD's FY2026 release. See methodology.

0%100%National avg22%19.6%
LaPorte County 2-bedroom rent burden
County median income: $70,452 · National avg burden: 21.7% ·View Indiana rent burden →

Where LaPorte sits among every US county

2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties

$1,152 Top 36% higher than 64% of 3,145 counties

$600–$800: 23 counties (1%). Below this entry. $800–$1,000: 1,406 counties (45%). Below this entry. $1,000–$1,200: 723 counties (23%). This entry sits in this band. $1,200–$1,400: 417 counties (13%). Above this entry. $1,400–$1,600: 181 counties (6%). Above this entry. $1,600–$1,800: 172 counties (5%). Above this entry. $1,800–$2,000: 108 counties (3%). Above this entry. $2,000–$2,200: 29 counties (1%). Above this entry. $2,200–$2,400: 40 counties (1%). Above this entry. $2,400–$2,600: 13 counties (0%). Above this entry. $2,600–$2,800: 9 counties (0%). Above this entry. $2,800–$3,000: 15 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,000–$3,200: 3 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,200–$3,400: 1 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,400–$3,600: 1 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,600–$3,800: 3 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,800–$4,000: 0 counties (0%). Above this entry. $4,000–$4,200: 0 counties (0%). Above this entry. $4,200–$4,400: 1 counties (0%). Above this entry. This county $600 $4,400 every US county, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026

How LaPorte compares on 1-bedroom rent

1-bedroom FMR vs other Indiana counties

1BR FMR / mo

What this shows LaPorte is highlighted. Nearby Indiana counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Marion County ($1,267), Hamilton County ($1,267), St. Joseph County ($1,105), Lake County ($1,082), Elkhart County ($992), LaPorte County (this county) ($953), Allen County ($916).

Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) As of FY2026

Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?

How a 1-bedroom at $953/mo compares to Indiana salaries for popular occupations (BLS wage data, 30%-of-income rule).

Occupation IN Salary Rent Burden Verdict
General & Operations Managers $108,410 10.5% Affordable
Software Developers $103,570 11% Affordable
Registered Nurses $80,740 14.2% Affordable
Accountants & Auditors $77,410 14.8% Affordable
Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers $71,540 16% Affordable
Electricians $65,480 17.5% Affordable
Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $60,090 19% Affordable
Elementary School Teachers $58,370 19.6% Affordable
Paralegals & Legal Assistants $50,690 22.6% Affordable
Customer Service Representatives $41,600 27.5% Affordable
Pharmacy Technicians $40,020 28.6% Affordable
Janitors & Cleaners $35,240 32.5% Stretched
Teaching Assistants $30,460 37.5% Stretched
Retail Salespersons $30,300 37.7% Stretched
Fast Food & Counter Workers $28,290 40.4% Stretched
Salaries: BLS OES (Indiana) median · 30% = affordable threshold · Try the salary calculator →

Rent Trends (2020–2026)

7-year Fair Market Rent history for LaPorte County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.

Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for LaPorte (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 57.0% overall, from $607 to $953. Most of that movement was gradual except for a single sharp jump of +19.9% in FY 2023, well above this county's typical year-to-year change.

$500$600$700$800$900$1,000 FY2020FY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025FY2026 $953
LaPorte County 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent, FY2020–FY2026
Year Studio 1 BR 2 BR
FY 2026 ↑11.2% $874 $953 $1,152
FY 2025 ↑4.1% $711 $857 $1,036
FY 2024 ↑9.2% $689 $823 $1,016
FY 2023 ↑19.9% $626 $754 $936
FY 2022 ↑4.5% $535 $629 $794
FY 2021 ↓0.8% $505 $602 $766
FY 2020 $511 $607 $784
Total change (6yr): +57.0%
Annualized: +7.8%/yr
1 BR: $607 → $953

Part of the Michigan City-La Porte, IN Metro Area

LaPorte County is a central county of the Michigan City-La Porte, IN metropolitan statistical area.

Nationwide peers by 2BR FMR & rent burden

Two PlainRent-derived comparison paths for LaPorte County, both outside Indiana so the link neighborhoods are not the same-state geography lattice above. Axes stay disjoint: burden peers exclude the FMR peer set.

Similar 2-bedroom FMR

Nearest HUD 2BR Fair Market Rents outside IN (FY2026).

Fall River County
SD · 2 BR $1,152/mo
Warren County
KY · 2 BR $1,153/mo
Story County
IA · 2 BR $1,153/mo
Jackson County
GA · 2 BR $1,153/mo

Similar rent burden

Nearest 2BR FMR as a share of median household income (outside IN).

Bedford County
TN · 19.6% of income · 2 BR $1,017/mo
Lake County
IL · 19.6% of income · 2 BR $1,781/mo
Lincoln County
NE · 19.6% of income · 2 BR $1,052/mo
Aitkin County
MN · 19.6% of income · 2 BR $973/mo

Nearby Counties in Indiana

Largest counties by population in Indiana

Showing the 8 largest of 91 other counties in Indiana.

Marion County
1 BR: $1,267/mo Pop: 971,737
Lake County
1 BR: $1,082/mo Pop: 497,682
Allen County
1 BR: $916/mo Pop: 385,456
Hamilton County
1 BR: $1,267/mo Pop: 349,527
St. Joseph County
1 BR: $1,105/mo Pop: 272,388
Elkhart County
1 BR: $992/mo Pop: 206,841
Tippecanoe County
1 BR: $1,032/mo Pop: 186,955
Vanderburgh County
1 BR: $860/mo Pop: 179,900
View all counties in Indiana →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in LaPorte County? ▼
The FY 2026 Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom in LaPorte County is $953 per month. A 2-bedroom is $1,152 and a studio is $874.
How does LaPorte County rent compare to the national average? ▼
Rent in LaPorte County is 1% below the national average. A 1-bedroom here costs $953 compared to $959 nationally.
Where does LaPorte County rank nationally for Fair Market Rent? ▼
According to HUD's FY 2026 Fair Market Rent schedule, LaPorte County's 2-bedroom FMR of $1,152 ranks #1,132 most expensive among 3,145 HUD counties, placing it in the middle half of HUD counties.
What income do I need to afford rent in LaPorte County? ▼
Based on the 30% affordability rule, you need an annual income of at least $38,120 ($3,177/month) to afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent in LaPorte County.
Is rent going up or down in LaPorte County? ▼
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in LaPorte County increased by 11.2% from FY 2025 to FY 2026, going from $857 to $953.
Which jobs can afford rent in LaPorte County? ▼
Based on Indiana BLS salary data and the 30% affordability rule, jobs like General and Operations Managers, Software Developers, Registered Nurses can afford a 1-bedroom at $953/mo. 11 of 15 common occupations are affordable here.
How much has rent changed in LaPorte County over time? ▼
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in LaPorte County went from $607 in FY 2020 to $953 in FY 2026, a total change of +57.0% over 6 years.
How does Fair Market Rent affect Section 8 vouchers in LaPorte County? ▼
In LaPorte County, the FY 2026 FMR of $953/mo for a 1-bedroom sets the baseline that local housing authorities use for Section 8 payment standards.
What does Fair Market Rent mean for LaPorte County? ▼
For LaPorte County, it's the specific 40th-percentile rent HUD publishes each year ($953/mo for a 1-bedroom in FY 2026).

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and HUD Fair Market Rents. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

All federal data sources used on this page
  • HUD Fair Market Rents (FMR) - county-level fair-market rent estimates by bedroom count. huduser.gov/datasets/fmr
  • HUD Income Limits - area median income for affordability calculations. huduser.gov/datasets/il
  • HUD Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) - rent burden and housing-cost distribution. huduser.gov/datasets/cp
  • U.S. Census Bureau ACS - county and metro housing characteristics + median rent. census.gov/programs-surveys/acs
  • BLS Consumer Price Index, Rent of Primary Residence - rent inflation by metro. bls.gov/cpi
  • IRS Migration Data (SOI) - interstate migration aggregates affecting county demand. irs.gov/statistics/migration
  • BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics - state-level median wages by occupation, used for job affordability analysis. bls.gov/oes

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